Too Foreign to Belong, too Fluent to Be Understood | Delia Sanz | TEDxIES Saramago Majadahonda Youth

Identity & Belonging - Accents carry assumptions about credibility, class, intelligence, and kindness, but can also be questioned and judged [2] - Belonging is complex and not as simple as one word, place, or passport [4] - Individuals with multicultural backgrounds often experience a sense of not fully belonging in any one place [6][13] - Identity is not a fixed thing but a tension and space in between different places and versions of oneself [14] - Home can be seen as the space between all the places one can't go back to [15] Language & Communication - People often make assumptions about others based on their accents and where they perceive them to be from [1] - Fluency in a language doesn't guarantee acceptance or a sense of belonging [9] - Code-switching, both linguistic and emotional, involves adapting one's voice and language to fit in, potentially leading to a loss of authenticity [12][13] - The world needs more honest voices, including those that are fractured, foreign, or fluent [25] - Belonging is a decision to show up with one's true voice, accent, and tone, even when the world demands silence [24]